Reading Comprehension

What is a character in a story?

• A setting where the story takes place.

• A person, animal, or figure represented in a story.

• The main idea or theme of the story.

• A type of literary device used in writing.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

What is reading comprehension?

• The ability to memorize written text.

• The ability to understand, interpret, and analyze written text.

• The ability to read quickly without understanding.

• The ability to write summaries of written text.

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.4B

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.5.4A

CCSS.RF.5.4B

CCSS.RF.5.4C

What is a summary?

• A detailed analysis of a text's themes and motifs.

• A brief statement that presents the main points of a text in your own words.

• A collection of quotes from the text.

• An opinion piece about the text.

What does it mean to infer?

• To make a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

• To state something clearly and directly without any ambiguity.

• To guess without any supporting evidence or reasoning.

• To repeat information that has already been stated.

What is the main idea of a text?

• The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey.

• The main idea is the title of the text.

• The main idea is the first sentence of the text.

• The main idea is a summary of the text's conclusion.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is a genre?

• A category of literature characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter.

• A type of character in a story.

• A specific plot structure used in storytelling.

• A method of writing poetry.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What is a conflict in a story?

• A struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot.

• A peaceful resolution between characters.

• A character's internal thoughts and feelings.

• A description of the setting and background.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is a vocabulary word?

• A word that is part of a language and is important for understanding the text.

• A word that is used only in formal writing.

• A word that has no meaning in any language.

• A word that is commonly used in everyday conversation.

What does it mean to analyze a text?

• To summarize the text's main ideas.

• To examine it closely to understand its meaning, structure, and elements.

• To rewrite the text in simpler terms.

• To memorize the text for later recall.

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.5.4A

CCSS.RF.5.4B

CCSS.RF.5.4C

What is a question that can help with comprehension?

• What is the author trying to tell me?

• What is the main character's name?

• What is the setting of the story?

• What are the themes explored in the text?